Articles for category News & Updates
Wednesday, December 23, 2020
First, let me say that I am honoured that my Council colleagues elected me reeve in October for 2020-21, and I am pleased to be serving alongside our new deputy reeve, Kim McKylor. I want to thank Greg Boehlke for his dedication in serving as reeve since 2015, and for helping me transition into my Read More...
Friday, December 11, 2020
With Christmas just around the corner, shopping activity shifts into high gear and CrossIron Mall will see more traffic.Rocky View County Peace Officers will be on hand to assist guests by controlling traffic lights and intersections to ease any strains. The officers on duty are not funded by tax Read More...
Thursday, December 3, 2020
County Hall will be closed to public access as of December 7 and until further notice. We are available by telephone and email. Contact your service department directly by calling 403-230-1401 or email questions@rockyview.ca.Throughout the pandemic, the County has demonstrated a focus on maintaining Read More...
Friday, November 20, 2020
The next phase of public engagement for a Regional Growth Plan is underway by the Calgary Metropolitan Region Board (CMRB).Learn more about the proposed approach and share your thoughts so that the views of Rocky View County are reflected in the policies of the Regional Growth Plan. Deadline for Read More...
Thursday, November 19, 2020
The draft of Rocky View County’s 2021 Budget, which calls for a 0% tax increase next year following a 3% reduction this year, is now available for review. If you have any comments about the budget we want to hear from you.If you have questions or comments please send them by email to Read More...
Monday, October 19, 2020
Rocky View County residents can support waste reduction all year long by recycling more than 500 different household electronics items — including small appliances; audio visual and telecom equipment; power and air tools; and electronic games, toys, and musical instruments — at all County transfer Read More...
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Today’s grand opening of the Leon’s Home Furnishings Superstore in the CrossIron Common commercial area marks the latest business to open its doors in Rocky View County.The new Leon’s store is much more than a showroom for quality furniture and appliances. It is a combined warehouse and retail Read More...
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Rocky View County has proclaimed Thursday, October 1, 2020 as International Day of Older Persons, presenting the opportunity to build greater awareness, understanding, and appreciation of seniors. View full proclamation (PDF)In December 1990, the United Nations adopted October 1 as the International Read More...
Thursday, August 6, 2020
Rocky View County is adding its voice to the growing list of municipalities objecting to proposed Alberta Government changes to the assessment model for oil wells, pipelines, and machinery and equipment.The Province is considering changing how oil and gas property is assessed, from the current model Read More...
Wednesday, July 29, 2020
Rocky View County Council has adopted a new Land Use Bylaw that streamlines and clarifies how lands can be used and developed in the County.“Our old Land Use Bylaw was created in 1998, and underwent numerous piecemeal amendments over the years. It became outdated, hard to understand, easy to Read More...
Friday, July 17, 2020
Rocky View County has proclaimed July 19-25, 2020 as National Drowning Prevention Week along with the Lifesaving Society of Canada, to raise awareness about the problem of drowning and the lives that can be saved with water safety education. View full proclamation (PDF)Over 400 Canadians die in Read More...
Thursday, June 18, 2020
The 2020 spring thaw on Rocky View County roads was one of the most severe in decades, with significant damage of close to $2 million reported on asphalt and chip-sealed roads throughout the County. This amount is approximately double the historical average annual asphalt repair cost incurred by the Read More...
Thursday, June 18, 2020
With public health and safety as the top priority, the County has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Rocky View County agricultural tour. Several scenarios were considered in deciding whether this year’s tour could proceed, and in the end the best decision was to cancel the event. This Read More...
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
As part of the County's annual weed control program, crews will be spraying noxious weeds in Divisions 1, 4, and 9 from June to September this year. Weed spraying helps protect native plants, crop lands, and wildlife habitats from being displaced by problem weeds.Early detection and rapid response Read More...
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
Rocky View County Council has voted to withdraw its objections to seeing the Springbank Off-Stream Reservoir project proceed through the environmental and regulatory review processes.In December of 2018, County Council voted to oppose the project commonly called SR-1, unless other flood mitigation Read More...